The distinguished guest of honor was the Hon. Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco, the Secretary of the Department of Tourism, accompanied by key officials from the DOT: USEc. Maria Rica C. Bueno, Undersecretary for Tourism Standards, Regulations, and Human Capital Development; ASec. Judilyn S. Quiachon, Assistant Secretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Convergence; ASec. Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Assistant Secretary for Tourism Digitalization and Resource Generation and the Regional Director of DOT National Capital Region; ASec. Ronald P. Conopio, Assistant Secretary for Protocol and Engagement; and Atty. Glenn Albert M. Ocampo, Director of the Office of Special Concerns.

The forum emphasized the critical role of women within the tourism sector, celebrating their contributions and achievements. Among the notable female speakers were Ms. Kach Medina Umandap, recognized as the first and youngest Filipina traveler to visit 195 United Nations countries with a Philippine passport; Ms. Kimberly Dionisio, First Officer for Airbus 320 at PAL Express; Ms. Mary Ann Ong, a consultant for Bridges Travel; and Ms. Anna Marie Almazan, Senior Sales Manager at The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts, Bohol.

Students and academic staff from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management attended this forum, gaining insights into career opportunities, challenges, and advancements pertaining to gender diversity in the tourism industry.

The participation and co-sponsorship of the University aligned with Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Descent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 10 (reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnership with the Goals).

Secretary Frasco and her team received a warm welcome from the 九色 administrators and officials, including Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL, Secretary-General of the Office of the Secretary-General; Ms. Michaella O. Lagniton, MA, Director of the Office of Public Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, Dean of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Rev. Fr. Dr. Ferdinand L. Bautista, O.P., Regent; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, Assistant Dean; Asst. Prof. Maria Margarita P. Cruz-Ireneo, College Secretary; Asst. Prof. Christine Concepcion C. Fajardo, Chairperson of the Department of Tourism Management; and Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Chairperson of the Department of Hospitality Management.

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Caliwan delivered the lecture entitled The Teachers鈥� Roles in Addressing the Competency Gap Between the Classroom and the Workplace. He emphasized the vital roles of accounting teachers in preparing students for success in the workplace. He discussed that while the university prepares the individual for the initial professional development needed in the workplace, the workplace should further develop the individual through continuing professional development. He also shared some of the competency gaps identified by the industry partners and provided possible solutions to address them. In the end, Caliwan explained that the University and the workforce each play significant roles in individuals’ personal and professional development.

Meanwhile, Marasigan shared his expertise in Advanced Excel Techniques tailored for accounting teachers. He provided in-depth discussion on powerful tools and functions that enhance data analysis, automate calculations, and streamline grade computations鈥攅quipping educators with the skills to improve their teaching efficiency and elevate student learning. These Excel techniques are essential for modern accounting instruction, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and a deeper understanding of financial data.

The Western Visayas Regional Forum is the last leg of the provincial fora organized by NACPAE. In June 2025, NACPAE will close the current fiscal year with a national conference in Baguio City.

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The UST Graduate School of Law (GS Law) met with the officials of the Philippine Embassy in Thailand to forge collaborations on March 10, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

The two groups plan to partner with Thailand’s academic institutions to stage webinars and conferences to examine and produce insights from tourism law.

The topic they will explore is aligned with their International Tourism Law course, currently offered in their DCL program, which focuses on the rudiments of laws and regulations in travel and tourism.

GS Law Dean Atty. Jacqueline O. Lopez-Kaw, DCL, Regent Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, O.P., SThD, and Faculty Secretary Ms. Leidy May G. Alnajes, LPT, MA, met with the Third Secretary and Vice Consul Susan Phoebe R. Sabado and Commercial Counsellor Maria Emmanuelle S. Burgos.

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The Work Immersion Program will be delivered in a hybrid mode, with trainings and lectures about primary health care and safety services, as well as emergency nursing. In a post by AHMC, the program “aims to provide Senior High School Allied Health students with immersive, hands-on experience in a hospital setting, bridging academic learning with real-world healthcare practice.” AHMC added: “This collaboration highlights both institutions鈥� commitment to excellence in healthcare education, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and exposure necessary to excel in the medical field.”

The agreement was signed on March 6, 2025 (Thursday) between AHMC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis and UST Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Prof. Cheryl R. Peralta, DrPH. Joining the officials were AHMC Director of Nursing Carolina P. Buhain, PhDN, MAN, RN, UST Senior High School Principal Mary Erika N. Bola帽os, PhD, School Secretary Hazel A. Misola, MA, and Health-Allied Strand Chair John Ismael Medina, MA.

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For Iwasaki, in his artist statement, his original style was an attempt to challenge new artistic expression, incorporating modern techniques and sensibilities tethered from the Japanese sense of aesthetics and culture.

His works demonstrated the power of airbrushes in creating realistic textures and smooth gradation. Motifs such as dragons and koi were auspicious images in the oriental culture, included in his exhibit.

Present in his works also was the 500-year-old technique of pasting 24k gold leaf on the canvas, which served as the arena of his expression, similar to ink painting.

The College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) organized the exhibit to promote peace and friendship between the two countries.

“This year marks the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, and I would like to start an event through art, spreading its appeal while wishing for peace and smiles all over the world,” Iwasaki said.

The exhibit can be viewed until March 8, 2025 and is open to the public.

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The scholarship is being provided to four deserving students until they reach Academic Year 2027-2028. The scholars are: 1) Ma. Lancee Lhot P. Cenal; 2) Ninia Yvonne Airies V. Lat; 3) Kimi Althea F. Magbanua; and 4) Keith David O. Mangao. Apart from maintaining a good scholastic and moral standing, the scholars are expected to perform volunteer work with any Metrobank Foundation Project, University-wide organization project, Metrobank Group operations, non-government organization registered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, or the church.

The agreement was signed by UST Rector Very Rev. fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., PhD, Metrobank Foundation, Inc. President Aniceto M. Sobrepe帽a and Executive Vice-President Philip Francisco U. Dy, and Pacific Paint Philippines Vice-President Justin C. Onsue. The event took place on March 4, 2025 at the GT Tower, Makati City.

Also in attendance were the Dean of the College of Architecture, Ar. Rodolfo S. Ventura, MSc, and the Director of the Office for Student Affairs, Asst. Prof. Jaezamie V. Ong, MA.

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Academic researchers Prof. Agnes Llamasares-Castillo, PhD, Prof. Ross D. Vasquez, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Oliver B. Villaflores, PhD, all from the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, joined co-researchers from Singapore鈥檚 DELIGHTEX PTE LTD., namely Yutaka Kuroki, Aya Wada, Xinyi Zhu, and UST research assistants Kyle Andrei Cabatit, Jonah Joshua Garcia, and Janelan Martin.

The researchers were able to find thirty-nine plants with sleep-enhancing activities, such as Lactuca sativa, Nelumbo nucifera, and Ziziphus jujuba. The authors found that these plants 鈥渄emonstrated consistent efficacy in improving sleep quality through interactions with the GABAergic system.鈥� Though thirty-nine plants were identified in the reviewed studies, the researchers caution that 鈥渕ost studies are still preliminary, with the molecular mechanisms behind their sleep-enhancing effects remaining inconclusive.鈥�

The researchers published on February 27, 2025 the review entitled 鈥溾�� in Phytomedicine Plus, indexed in Elsevier. The study is in line with phase 1 of the project funded by Singapore’s DELIGHTEX PTE LTD.

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Africa will serve from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. In a Facebook post, Africa stated that he is 鈥渆xcited to contribute to the program鈥檚 roadmap, responsive and relevant to the needs of the institutions I will be working with, all the other music institutions, and my beloved alma mater, UST Conservatory of Music.鈥�

UST鈥檚 Conservatory of Music, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is a recognized Center of Excellence by CHED. Under Africa鈥檚 leadership, the Conservatory was able to steer through the pandemic while also offering new programs and specializations, such as Music Technology. To date, the Conservatory community accumulates recognitions here and abroad.

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The 九色 formalized its ties with Pazmany Peter Catholic University (PPKE) in a Memorandum of Understanding.

The partnership between the two universities will pave the way for academic and research cooperation through joint activities, exchange of information, as well as to promote relations and mutual understanding through academic and and administrative staff exchange.

Last November 29, 2024, the two Universities held an an online workshop on copyright entitled “Copyright Protection in the Age of Social Media and AI”, which was attended by academic staff of UST Graduate School of Law (GS Law) and their counterparts in PPKE.

The lecturers in the said online workshop were GS Law faculty member Mr. Allan B. Gepty, and PPKE Faculty of Law professors Ms. Anett Pogacsas and Mr. David Ujhelyi.

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Etrata, the incumbent Chair of the Department of Marketing Management and immediate past Practicum Coordinator of the College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA), was also recognized for 鈥渇ostering a dynamic culture for student growth and development through published marketing research.鈥� The recognition is a testament to the use of 鈥渋nnovative teaching methods, industry expertise, mentorship, and contributions to enhancing the overall quality of marketing education in the Philippines.鈥�

In an interview with the Communications Bureau, Etrata said the 鈥渁ward鈥s a responsibility鈥攁 reminder that I should do more, contribute more to making marketing education in the Philippines world class through improved pedagogy, curriculum innovation, relevant research, meaningful and industry-calibrated outputs.鈥� He extended deep gratitude to the CCBA officials, his colleagues in the Department of Marketing Management, students, alumni, partners and sponsors, as well as the UST Junior Marketing Association.

In the same interview, Etrata disclosed what the CCBA and Department has in store for students. These include the first-ever Marketing Bootcamp, which will be delivered by industry partners; the first national marketing summit to be hosted by UST; a collaboration with Philippine Retailers Association for a master class in retail marketing and creating a retail laboratory in UST; a research conference with the Philippine Marketing Research Educators of the Philippines (PAMRE); and a research fellowship abroad.

Etrata was nominated by a member of the PMA, whose past president, officers, and academe representatives served as panel of judges. Part of the screening process was the submission of the professional portfolio by the nominees. Holding a doctoral degree in Commerce and master鈥檚 degree in Business Administration from UST, Etrata has served as Practicum and Local Linkages Coordinator of CCBA (2022-2024) and Pedagogical Lead (2024). He is the Vice-President of the Central Manila Chapter of PAMRE and is an active member of organizations like the Academy of International Business and International Society for Development and Sustainability.

Etrata helped facilitate the internship-to-employment program between PBCOM and UST, as well as collaborations for marketing research with PBCOM, McCormick, and the Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. There is likewise an agreement with FPT University – Vietnam for international mobility programs. Also a researcher, Etrata has over forty publications, several of which are indexed in Scopus.

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